Rothamsted Research is committed to its work in collaboration with local schools. Through Research Councils UK and the BBSRC's network of School Regional Champions, Rothamsted Research helps local schools to develop links with our scientists. Our work with schools aims:

to engage young people with cutting edge research, stimulating their curiosity in sciences

to inspire and raise students' aspirations to take up scientific careers, in order to maintain the UK workforce supply, essential to the economic success of the country

to support the students and teachers in understanding current scientific and technological challenges to equip them to participate in an informed democratic society

to provide opportunities for our researchers to engage with different audiences to improve their own continuous professional development

Schools' activities at Rothamsted Research, Harpenden

Schools' activities at Rothamsted Research, North Wyke

Support for teachers

In support of the Science Learning Centre Network and the Research Councils UK CPD “Bringing Cutting Edge Science into the Classroom”, Rothamsted leading researchers have been delivering courses on topics such as Genetics and Food Security.